Doll. // Bucky Barnes X OC

EIGHTEEN

Steve walked outside the compound doors after catching up with Wanda in the kitchen. He took his keys out of his pocket and flipped them in his hand. He sighed as he pulled out his phone, sending a text.

Steve: She still wants nothing to do with me. I want to tell her about the files, but I know Nat is doing everything in her power to keep Mel and I from being alone. I don't want to scare everyone if there's nothing to worry about.

Sharon: The time will come. We need to figure out what HYDRA wants with her first though. I know it's more about the files though, Steve.

Sharon: I know that kiss was just to throw Bucky off. Not that I minded it though. ;)

Steve: Yeah, whatever. I'm heading over now. I have to be back at the compound by three.

Sharon: Sure. Just come in when you get here.

Steve slid his phone back into his pocket as he climbed into his car. He turned the key in the ignition, speeding away from the compound and heading to Sharon's apartment. The drive was quick and he pulled into a space in front of her apartment building. He got out, locking the car.

He walked into the lobby, taking the elevator. He got to her door within minutes, knocking.

He heard shuffling on the other side and the door opened. She smiled up at him. "I told you to just come in."

"I know, but I felt like I should respect your privacy." He muttered, pushing inside past her.

He felt her hand on his bicep, guiding him into the living room. She had papers scattered about the coffee table and her laptop open in front of the couch. He sighed, sitting down next to her on the couch.

"I know this is stressful, but we can figure it out." Sharon sighed, pulling her papers together and handing them to Steve. He took them carefully, glancing over them.

"You think it has something to do with Bucky?" Steve asked after looking at all the papers.

She nodded. "It's the only thing that makes sense. They didn't even have a file on her until Bucky showed up at the compound. That was what? Like two months ago?" She asked.

He nodded. "When did they start collecting her information?"

"A month and a half ago," She paused. "About a week after I left the base."

"How does HYDRA know they're together?" Steve muttered out.

"I don't know." Sharon answered honestly. "I couldn't find anything."

Steve sat there, his lips pursed. He was so confused. Bucky would have the be the reason. If they were looking for Melany, they would find Bucky. He wasn't even sure if they would do anything to Melany, but they would definitely use her against him if they got the chance. He had to make sure she was safe. He had to tell Bucky.

No matter how much he really didn't want to talk to him right now, he needed to tell Bucky to keep her safe.

"What else do you have that proves they're looking for Bucky?" He asked after a moment, looking over at her.

"This." She pulled up a file on her computer, scrolling to the top. "They opened up a search party for Bucky about two weeks ago. The last known location they have for him is general New York, they haven't pinpointed exactly where yet." She sighed. "I'll let you know as soon as it's changed." She reassured him.

"Thanks." He sighed, rubbing his hand over his eyes. "I need to make sure Bucky knows, and somebody needs to tell Melany." He looked down at his hands on his lap. "Somebody needs to tell Bruce..." He took in a breath.